The chemical factory was torn down （ ） protecting the environment.

When I got my first job, I _____ early. But nowadays I usually stay in bed until late morning.

Yon don’t have the right to blame me _____ being late， for I was busy typing your business invitations.

Neither his family nor he （ ） anything about it.

They didn’t come to the party， though they （ ） that they would.

Would you be （ ） to lend me your bike tomorrow morning?

The sales manager had his secretary _____ a press conference for their new products.

Bob never dreams of （ ） for him to be promoted to the managing position in the company.

The football match was （ ） on account of rain.

（ ） you decide to take up, you should try to make it a success.

She finally decided to obtain a _____ from the bank in order to buy a house.

It was only by a great effort of will and courage that he was able to （ ） himself together.